From the little I have read, they appear to be like ATC's for doll makers...made to be given to specific people as a token of friendship, consolation, joy...whatever is required. They are never made to be sold. A sweet idea.
I had to have a go last evening, and I can see that they could become quite addictive, especially as they take so little time to make, can showcase your amazing embroidery, beading and other hand sewing skills and could utilise any of those hard to discard beautiful fabric and lace scraps that really aren't large enough to use for other purposes. They would be perfect to make with a granddaughter, if one had one, or a borrowed child who likes dolls and making things.
I made Agnes, (her name, don't ask me why...she just came with that moniker...), in a couple of hours...things I learned en route include...
I will make a body pattern next time...
I will probably sew the body together on my machine...
I won't use old bits of crochet, just to use them up...
I'd like to make another...
I really want to dig out my old laces and some nice fabric. Agnes is a tad too naive for my taste...although, as she is destined for Sarah and Karina's Christmas tree (whether they like it or not...Agnes has attitude!), I did give her a rather splendid gold tail and some gold beading to make her a bit festive. Also, I have a goodly little collection of gold coloured jewellery finding which I simply never use. It was great to have a little project to utilise some of them and gave me a good reason for tidying up my jewellery making box.
Here she is...
I have had to remove the pots to a safe place until the birdlings are able to take themselves off to broader horizons, before they completely denude the little plants. The plants were all doing extremely well before they started their gardening activities. There are plenty of weeds they could be working on, after all.
Bye now,
Di